Part of living in Korea is actually learning Korean. It’s sound silly to say this but if you talk to a lot of foreigners here, many of us have only a basic grasp of the language despite (in some cases) many years of living in Korea. The problem is largely due to the lack of actual classes. Which is ironic…

During my time in Ulsan, I have pretty much explored every inch of this fine city. However, I still keep finding awesome little places from time to time. Daebawi, Solgae and Songjeong parks really surprised me. Situated along highway 31 just outside of Jinha Beach, heading towards Ganjeolgot. These 3 little parks are quite easy to miss when you are…

**This is an UPDATED version of an article that was written in 2012** **Click the title of each beach to get the Korean map link and relevant bus schedules** Swimming season is here in Ulsan and that means that it is beach season. Ulsan is blessed to have a number of great beaches to choose from. Each of these beaches…

Ulsan has never really been known as a destination city. Being surrounded by places like Busan and Gyeongju, it has some serious competition. However, there are a number of great instagram accounts that show the amazing things that Ulsan has to offer. Here are a few hand picked accounts that will have you wanting to get out and see the…

Taxes are difficult enough in our home countries, but filing them in Korea is something that needs to be done and it is not always easy. If you work at a public school or company they may file your taxes for you. If this is you, you are one of the lucky ones. Foreigners, just like Koreans, are required to…

Words and Images by Jack Glowacki I have been living in South Korea for over 15 years now, Ulsan, Busan, Masan, Gyeongju and back in Ulsan since 2011. In that time I have seen a number of fabulous restaurants, which cater to the expat community providing comfort food, disappear without a trace. It’s like losing a good friend, a good…

Kakao Maps and almost all of the apps in the Kakao family now can be switched to support the English language. However, they all still default to Korean. In this video, I will show you how to change the app into English and also use the navigation feature. Take a look at how to change it to English in…

If you were to tell me 15 years ago that “old downtown” would be a trendy area full of cafes and trendy restaurants, I would have laughed in your face. Sure, the main shopping area always had a decent assortment of shops and restaurants but it was far from “trendy” and not to mention there was that little matter of…

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Part of living in Korea is actually learning Korean. It’s sound silly to say this but if you talk to a lot of foreigners here, many of us have only a basic grasp of the language despite (in some cases) many years of living in Korea. The problem is largely due to the lack of actual classes. Which is ironic because many of the foreigners are here to teach in language academies. At any rate, there are resources available that make it easier to pick up the language. You just have to put in the time. **Click the title of each topic for a link and for more information** Apps Pretty much when you arrive or shortly thereafter, you will be able to get a smartphone. Here are a few highly recommended apps to help you get a handle on Korean. Duolingo – This is a great app to use either on mobile or desktop. It is a gamified language learning tool that can be used for many languages, not just Korean. It just lacks a speaking functionality. Memrise – Similar to duolingo, this app helps learners master Korean in a gamified setting. The style is a little different but the premise is the same. The speakers have a bit more of a natural...

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Ulsan has never really been known as a destination city. Being surrounded by places like Busan and Gyeongju, it has some serious competition. However, there are a number of great instagram accounts that show the amazing things that Ulsan has to offer. Here are a few hand picked accounts that will have you wanting to get out and see the sights! Angela Davis – The K-Food Project Angela has made a name for herself with amazing posts on the local food scene in Ulsan and around the country. She has just recently left Ulsan but her posts and insights will live on! View this post on Instagram Steaming hot bulgogi cooked to perfection. We’ve had some family visiting this week and I was delighted to share this fabulous dish with them. Finely sliced beef tenderised with Asian pear. It caramelises as it cooks over the hot coals. #kfoodproject #bulgogi #beefbulgogi #fire #bbq #barbeque #korea #southkorea #koreatravel #koreatrip #visitkorea #discoverkorea #visit_Korea #hansik #ig_korea #imagineyourkorea #igerskorea #travelblogger #koreanfood #Koreaneats #ulsan #asianfood #koreabyme #postmyphotokoreanfood #theultimatekoreanbucketlist #koreaonmymind A post shared by Angela@The Korean Food Project (@thekfoodproject) on May 5, 2019 at 10:38pm PDT Frances Stephanie Peta Frylinck – Noodle Noms Another great profile showing some delicious treats from around Ulsan and the rest of the world. This will be one to watch if you have a...

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Taxes are difficult enough in our home countries, but filing them in Korea is something that needs to be done and it is not always easy. If you work at a public school or company they may file your taxes for you. If this is you, you are one of the lucky ones. Foreigners, just like Koreans, are required to submit their tax forms on a yearly basis between Jan. 25 and Feb. 10. The year-end tax settlement is...

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Kakao Maps and almost all of the apps in the Kakao family now can be switched to support the English language. However, they all still default to Korean. In this video, I will show you how to change the app into English and also use the navigation feature. Take a look at how to change it to English in the video below: ﻿ Kakao Maps and even Naver Maps are so much more useful in Korea than google...

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Let’s face it, Ulsan has never been known as the cleanest city in Korea. Fact is that it has always been known as one of the richest, thanks to the many industries and factories that call this city home and because of that, it is also known as one of the more polluted. It has been stated that residents of Ulsan have a shorter lifespan than those living in other parts of Korea. However, recently the pollution all...

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Local UK expat Peter Muffet, his Korean wife Mia and their 2 children (ages 1 and 8) are dealing with the most unimaginable tragedy that unfolded on February 12th. Their family home was engulfed in flames for nearly an hour which destroyed everything they own. There are no words to express the shock and sorrow their family is feeling. Mia and the children were unharmed however Peter sustained significant burns covering nearly half of his lower body and a...

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For many years people have relied on this site for a lot of their travel information. Bus and train times in particular, continue to be a top search term despite being kind of outdated. One of the reasons that I have not included a detailed schedule of the KTX train and whatnot is simply because the Korail app and site do the job much better. Also why add the extra step to complicate the process? I prefer the...

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In 2019 we’re not yet in the business of space exploration or active stem cell therapy, however, we are at the forefront of the exciting and incredibly advanced changes in the field of vision correction. The newest revolutionary technique providing patients a new eyesight in a fast and effective manner, is called the ReLEx SMILE surgery. With the minimally invasive treatment, it is now possible to perform an eye surgery through a keyhole operation, without the need of separating...

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Christmas can be a hard time for us all. Whether this is your first Christmas away from home or your 15th, it can have it’s ups and downs. Recently, Ulsan and surrounding areas have been getting more and more into the Christmas spirit. This makes it a lot easier to get into the spirit of the holidays here. That being said, Christmas (and much of life here in Ulsan) is what you make it. The ingredients are all here...

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Nowadays modern society is unimaginable without smartphones and computers, and while more and more people find themselves inseparable from them, cases of eye problems are also increasing. Myopia, Astigmatism and Hyperopia at a younger age, and Presbyopia, Cataracts and Glaucoma at an older age create a greater need for professional and affordable eye treatment. BGN Eye Hospital is a general eye hospital that provides all kinds of ophthalmological treatment including LASIK&LASEK Laser vision correction, ICL surgeries, cataract surgeries, presbyopia...

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